Police received a 911 call about 7:40 p.m. about the attack in a residential area on Colony Drive, near Williams Avenue, police Sgt. Katy Lynch said in a statement.

A witness told police the assailant cut the man’s face and then fled through a residential complex.

Officers found the 50-year-old victim on the ground. He had lacerations to his face and nose that were not life-threatening, police said. He was transported to a hospital.

The suspect was described as white, in his 40s or 50s, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall, and about 160 pounds, with “salt and pepper” hair. He wore a T-shirt and brown shorts, and was carrying a large black trash bag.

A possible motive for the attack was not stated.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at (619) 667-1400 or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.